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• U.S. softens demand for NAFTA 'sunset clause,' Mexico says

  25-08-2018 22:26 via feedproxy.google.com
  The United States has softened its contentious demand for a NAFTA "sunset clause," Mexico's incoming trade negotiator said on Saturday, potentially eliminating a key obstacle to reaching a deal in the coming week to revamp the trade pact.
  
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• 2018 Quail Motorsports Gathering in photos

  25-08-2018 21:40
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Misc. Auto Shows,Convertible,Coupe,Hatchback,Sedan,Wagon,Classics,Concept Cars,Future,Luxury,Performance,Racing,Specialty,SupercarsWhere the top sports cars and race cars, new and old, mingle.Continue reading 2018 Quail Motorsports Gathering in photos 2018 Quail Motorsports Gathering in photos originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 25 Aug 2018 15:40:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Hangovers can make you unsafe to drive

  25-08-2018 14:06
  
  Hugo Griffiths2018-08-25 20:15
  Academic study reveals attention and driving abilities were impaired during a hangover, even after alcohol has left the systemA new academic study has revealed hangovers have a negative impact on our ability to drive.
  In a meta-analysis of 11 existing academic studies, researchers from the University of Bath discovered “the ability to control a vehicle, as measured by deviation from a set course, was impaired” following a night of “heavy drinking&
  
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• Peugeot Rifter review

  25-08-2018 09:46
  
  For Cheap to runComfortableAcres of spaceOur Rating 
  4Against Lacklustre handlngTacky interiorLooks like a van2018
  The Peugeot Rifter MPV is cost-effective, family-friendly transport that masks its van roots wellThe French have a long history of producing van-based family people carriers, and there’s a reason for that. Boxy proportions and low-cost engineering make these cars the perfect choice for active families on a budget, especially those for whom a vehicle is simply a
  
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• Timeline: Tesla's epic go-private saga

  25-08-2018 08:04 via feedproxy.google.com
  From meetings with Saudis and SoftBank to Elon Musk's tweets and blog posts, a look at key events in Musk's desire to take Tesla private, which was abandoned late Friday.
  
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• Insurance rates on Tesla Model 3 approach those of Porsche 911

  25-08-2018 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Tesla's Model 3 may have cut the initial cost of owning one of the company's vehicles, but insuring even the most affordable Tesla remains surprisingly expensive.
  
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• Cox Automotive survey finds more interest in car-sharing

  25-08-2018 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  A survey by Cox Automotive shows costs of car ownership are fueling a growing interest in on-demand and shared transportation services.
  
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• Musk won’t take Tesla private after all

  25-08-2018 06:29
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,Green,TeslaThe news broke late on FridayContinue reading Musk won’t take Tesla private after all Musk won’t take Tesla private after all originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 25 Aug 2018 00:29:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Tesla will remain public company, Musk says

  25-08-2018 06:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  Elon Musk scrapped a plan to take Tesla private, a remarkable reversal more than two weeks after blindsiding employees and investors with the idea in a bombshell tweet.
  
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• A hint at Mercedes' electric future

  25-08-2018 05:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  With its sweeping lines, Mercedes-Benz's EQ Silver Arrow all-electric concept offers an early, if idealistic, look at some design elements and technologies that might end up in the automaker's wave of planned electric vehicles.
  
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• Mercedes-Benz EQ Silver Arrow lets fly the arrow of time at Pebble Beach

  25-08-2018 04:00
  
  Filed under:Green,Motorsports,Misc. Auto Shows,Mercedes-Benz,Automotive History,Technology,Convertible,Concept Cars,Electric,PerformanceThere's a history lesson in this futuristic EV concept.Continue reading Mercedes-Benz EQ Silver Arrow lets fly the arrow of time at Pebble Beach Mercedes-Benz EQ Silver Arrow lets fly the arrow of time at Pebble Beach originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 24 Aug 2018 22:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this |&n
  
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• Looking for a great car alarm? Here are 4 of our favorites

  25-08-2018 01:30
  
  Filed under:Ownership,Videos,Safety,Autoblog Minute,Original Video,Parts and AccessoriesDon't leave your vehicle unprotected.Continue reading Looking for a great car alarm? Here are 4 of our favorites Looking for a great car alarm? Here are 4 of our favorites originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 24 Aug 2018 19:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Pristine 1977 Honda Civic CVCC up for auction with only 19,950 miles

  25-08-2018 00:29
  
  Filed under:Honda,Auctions,Automotive History,ClassicsIt's expected to fetch between $20,000 and $30,000.Continue reading Pristine 1977 Honda Civic CVCC up for auction with only 19,950 miles Pristine 1977 Honda Civic CVCC up for auction with only 19,950 miles originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 24 Aug 2018 18:29:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Would you pay this much for a Porsche 959 that ran into a tree?

  25-08-2018 00:00
  
  Filed under:Misc. Auto Shows,Porsche,Auctions,Classics,SupercarsDon't worry, that'll buff right out.Continue reading Would you pay this much for a Porsche 959 that ran into a tree? Would you pay this much for a Porsche 959 that ran into a tree? originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 24 Aug 2018 18:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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